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PROGRAMS

Ready to join the Crankers?

Both experienced and beginner riders are welcome. In fact, we have many riders who have barely ridden a bike at all before joining the team! Don’t be shy. Your skill level will increase tremendously after a few weeks of practice.

See below for information regarding our 2026 program offerings and registrations. Your next adventure awaits, and we can’t wait to have you join us!

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2026: Summer Skills Camp

Are you new to mountain biking or just joining the Crankers for the first time?
Great! Start by participating in our half day weekend skills camp. This program includes a comprehensive overview of fundamental skills with progressive development to improve riding for all skill levels.

>> New Riders: Learn basic bike fit, braking, shifting, cornering, bike/body positioning​, and climbing tips.

>> Experienced Riders: Learn advanced skills in body positioning, braking, cornering, climbing, drops, and foundations to jumping.

DATES: 5/30/26 - 5/31/26
TIME: 9am – 12pm

LOCATION: Day one (Saturday) is at Rhyolite Bike Park in Castle Rock, and on day two (Sunday) we take it to the trail at Metzler Family Open Space.

AGES: Middle School (rising 6th grader) through High School

REQUIREMENTS: A desire to ride a mountain bike. Skills Camp is a prerequisite for the Summer or Fall Sessions and race season.

All existing Cranker riders DO NOT need to take a Skills Camp.

If you are registering more than one rider, please complete the registration process for each individual rider separately.

$200.00
2026: Summer Session

Ride with strength and joy. Whether it’s to race in the local series or just get out and conquer that big ride, the summer session with the Crankers will develop your stamina and continue to refine your skills in a group setting with friendly, experienced coaches whose primary goal is to make life-long riders that love the sport. Racing is not a requirement, but the Crankers will be attending local races to support our riders who choose to test their fitness and skills in a competitive environment.

DATES: 6/1/26 - 7/24/26 (No riding the week of 6/30 - 7/4)

PRACTICES: Practices will take place weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. (Possible additional long rides on some Saturdays)

TIME: 6-7:50pm

LOCATIONS:

  • Monday: P.S. Miller Park

  • Tuesday: Rhyolite Regional Park

  • Thursday: Trails Around the Area 

REQUIREMENTS: Riders must have completed a Crankers Skills Camp in order to enroll.

AGES: Middle School (rising 6th grader) through High School

If you are registering more than one rider, please complete the registration process for each individual rider separately.

SPECIAL OFFER:
Receive an automatic $100 discount at the time of checkout when you register for both our Summer Session and the Fall Session/High School Race Season below.

We understand the summer months can be a busy time with family vacations and so many great outdoor adventures!

This year we are excited to launch our “Bundle and Save” option for those riders who would like to participate in both Summer Session and Fall Session.

Not sure how many practices your summertime schedule will allow you to attend but want to maintain your skills? Not a problem! This offer is for you. Supporting our riders and families is of the upmost importance to us.

$300.00
2026: Fall Skills Camp

Are you new to mountain biking or just joining the Crankers for the first time?
Great! Start by participating in our half day weekend skills camp. This program includes a comprehensive overview of fundamental skills with progressive development to improve riding for all skill levels.

>> New Riders: Learn basic bike fit, braking, shifting, cornering, bike/body positioning​, and climbing tips.

>> Experienced Riders: Learn advanced skills in body positioning, braking, cornering, climbing, drops, and foundations to jumping.

Dates: 8/1/26 - 8/2/26

​Time: 9am – 12pm

Location: Day one is at Rhyolite Bike Park in Castle Rock, and on day two we take it to the trail at the new Metzler Family Open Space.

Ages: Middle School (rising 6th grader) through High School

Requirements: A desire to ride a mountain bike. Skills Camp is a prerequisite for the Summer or Fall Sessions and race season.
All existing Cranker riders DO NOT need to take a Skills Camp.

If you are registering more than one rider, please complete the registration process for each individual rider separately.

$200.00
2026: Fall Session / High School Racing

Fall session is where the rubber meets the rocks. The Crankers provide a community setting for the local high school mountain bike racing teams at Castle View, Douglas County, and Renaissance Secondary. All middle and high school riders practice together, riding in groups with comparable skill and speed, while every other weekend in the fall the High School riders head out to the high country to compete against other schools throughout Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and South Dakota. Racing is not a requirement for anyone, but who knows, if your teen tries it, they might love it!
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Dates: 8/3/26 - 10/25/26

Times: Practices will take place weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. (Possible additional long rides on some Saturdays)

Locations:

  • Monday: P.S. Miller Park

  • Tuesday: Rhyolite Regional Park

  • Thursday: Trails Around the Area


Requirements: Riders must have completed a Crankers Skills Camp in order to enroll.


Ages: Middle School (rising 6th grader) through High School. Riders must be currently enrolled in High School to participate in the Colorado High School Cycling League & Fall Race Series

​High School Riders: Once you register for the Crankers, you will receive further instruction on how to register with the Colorado High School Cycling League & the Fall races. 

If you are registering more than one rider, please complete the registration process for each individual rider separately.

SPECIAL OFFER:
Receive an automatic $100 discount at the time of checkout when you register for both our Summer Session and the Fall Session/High School Race Season below.

We understand the summer months can be a busy time with family vacations and so many great outdoor adventures!

This year we are excited to launch our “Bundle and Save” option for those riders who would like to participate in both Summer Session and Fall Session.

Not sure how many practices your summertime schedule will allow you to attend but want to maintain your skills? Not a problem! This offer is for you. Supporting our riders and families is of the upmost importance to us.

$400.00 
NEW IN 2026!

BUNDLE & SAVE! Summer Session + Fall Session

Receive an automatic $100 discount at the time of checkout when you register for both our Summer Session and the Fall Session/High School Race Season below.

We understand the summer months can be a busy time with family vacations and so many great outdoor adventures!

This year we are excited to launch our “Bundle and Save” option for those riders who would like to participate in both Summer Session and Fall Session.

Not sure how many practices your summertime schedule will allow you to attend but want to maintain your skills? Not a problem! This offer is for you. Supporting our riders and families is of the upmost importance to us.

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OUR VALUED COMMUNITY

COACHES & VOLUNTEERS

Our coaches provide a positive learning environment for riders to further develop their skills and enjoy the thrill of the ride. You'll be riding with trained instructors, sharing their knowledge of the sport so you can be confident hitting the trails, all while building lifelong friendships with other riders in your community. Interested in riding with your kids or joining our coaching team? Reach out to head coach Michael Linde for more information.

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“I love the inclusive nature of our team. It is welcoming and supportive of riders of all levels.”  

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MICHAEL LINDE

HEAD COACH

Michael Linde leads our team as Head Coach. Michael brings years of experience teaching both kids and adults. His experience includes being a ski instructor, swimming instructor, taekwondo instructor, stretching coach, as well as mountain bike coach. Michael has trained and competed in road, mountain, and cyclocross racing, following rigorous training plans to improve fitness, skills, and capabilities on and off the bike. He believes in a positive mindset to encourage and motivate students to grow in their mountain biking skills.

We have several legacy riders that come back to support the team as ride leaders or coaches.

Finally, parents and family give back to the team throughout the season, helping manage our hectic race days, hosting team dinners, providing food for the team tent, etc. etc. etc. We can't do this without the parents!

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